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This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Peg Wright. Peg Wright's inspiring journey from the corporate world to launching a nonprofit, the evolution of CGE's trauma-informed approach to supporting homeless pregnant women and adolescents struggling with addiction, and how building a dedicated team has allowed the organization to serve over 600 people each year. In this episode, we discuss: How Peg Wright founded the Center for Great Expectations in 1998 to serve homeless pregnant women and adolescents battling cycles of homelessness, abuse, and addiction, building the organization from the ground up with mentorship and collaboration. What Peg has learned about treating trauma and substance use simultaneously, integrating expert research and evolving best practices into long-term residential and outpatient programs tailored for women's unique needs. When and why Peg expanded services to include supportive housing and holistic care addressing social determinants of health, recognizing that stable housing, infant mental health, and comprehensive support are critical for sustained recovery. Why Peg emphasizes listening and presence as key support for individuals in crisis, encouraging community members to be informed and compassionate allies to those facing hardship. How Peg encourages nonprofit newcomers to follow their passion and start where they are, underscoring that even small contributions, volunteer efforts, or advocacy can create ripple effects in addressing systemic challenges. Peg Wright has served as President and CEO of The Center for Great Expectations since 1998, when she founded The Center to assist homeless, pregnant women and adolescents in "breaking the cycle" of homelessness, abuse and addiction. The program began in a donated house in Somerville, serving twelve women per year. Under Peg's leadership, CGE now provides an uncompromised continuum of care across prevention and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, for individuals who have experienced trauma, with relationally-based programs including Residential Treatment Centers for women and adolescents and their children; Katy's Place, an on-site child development center; the Roots to Recovery outpatient center in New Brunswick; 28 units of Permanent Supportive Housing; and START, a free one-of-a-kind in-home and telehealth program for pregnant or parenting clients and their infants. The Institute of CGE trains and consults clients and partners in our client-centered, evidence-based approaches. Peg leads a team of 115 full- and part-time employees, countless volunteers, and a dedicated Board of Trustees. Her commitment to providing the most impactful programming has supported an innovative clinical approach, resulting in programs that address underlying traumas and focus on building self-esteem, life skills and the critical relationship between mother and child. Informed by CGE's foundational Trauma C.A.R.E.© model and evidence-based approaches, The Center provides client-centered treatment for the best possible outcomes for both parent and child, including early relational health, to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma, substance use and homelessness. During her first career in sales and sales management of diagnostic imaging equipment, Peg developed the dynamic skills she uses today to partner with the public, private, and academic sectors to bring the highest level of care to the clients of The Center. She is passionate in collaborating with dedicated behavioral health clinicians, specializing in trauma-informed care and early relational health, to advance the individualized, compassionate mental health and substance use treatment CGE provides to marginalized women and men from all counties of New Jersey. On September 23, 2021, Peg received Somerset County Business Partnership's 70th Citizen of the Year Award. In 2018, Peg was recognized for her service to the community, receiving the New Jersey State Governor's Award for Public Service, by the State of New Jersey, the Jefferson Awards Foundation. She was also named Citizen of the Year by the New Jersey Psychology Association, an award given to a non-psychologist who has made significant contributions to the ideals of mental health or social welfare. That same year, Wright was named in the "Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Intrapraneurs" by New Jersey monthly magazine, in the categories of Innovation, Community Involvement, and Advocacy for Women. In 2015, Peg was selected as an NJBIZ "Top 50 Women in Business," an affirmation of her outstanding contribution in the nonprofit sector. and was honored to be named a "New Jersey Hero," by the NJ Heroes Foundation. Governor Chris and First Lady Mary Pat Christie and leaders of the Foundation visited The Center for Great Expectations to tour the facilities, meet clients and staff, and deliver Peg's award, along with a foundation grant. In 2025, Peg received a Russ Berrie, Making a Difference Award, honoring NJ changemakers. Peg is asked to share her expertise in the field of behavioral health: She is an affiliate member of Dr. Denise Hien's multidisciplinary team of external research collaborators and addiction education instructors at Rutgers University's Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies (CAS), as well as a founding community advisory board member of CAS's new Wellness in Recovery (WinR) Addiction Advocacy Research Program, directed by Dr. Margaret Swarbrick and co-directed by Dr. Hien. Peg is also a founding member of the Addiction and Behavioral Health Alliance, launched in 2018, by Dr. Bob Lynn. Year-round Peg is invited to showcase the work of CGE and share her experience with friends and colleagues throughout New Jersey. Most recently, in January 2022, Peg convened with 60 participants from around the world to share the work of The Institute of CGE at the virtual learning event "Models of Community-Centered Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs," organized by The Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP). To mark International Women's Day, Peg was asked to keynote a special meeting of The College Woman's Club of Westfield, founded in 1917 "to further the higher education of women and serve the general interests of the community" in the awarding of scholarships.
As Donald Trump arrives in the UK for his second state visit, we examine how women feel about the US President now and how the Epstein scandal might feature in discussions as Keir Starmer faces more pressure about how he handled Lord Mandelson's resignation. Nuala McGovern speaks to Katy Balls from The Times, women's campaigner Alix Valentine and Mischa Smith, the news and features editor for Marie Claire UK. How well does the law serve women? That's a question Nuala puts to Brenda Marjorie Hale, The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Hale of Richmond, DBE a former judge who served as the first female President of the Supreme Court. She was the first woman and the youngest person to be appointed to the Law Commission, where she led the work on what became the 1989 Children Act. In 2019 she announced the Supreme Court's judgement that the prorogation of Parliament was ‘unlawful, void and of no effect'. She discusses her new book, With the Law on Our Side – How the law works for everyone and how we can make it work better. Hairdresser Emiola Lanlehin is the co-founder of Crowned with Care which is an event providing free hairstyling and barbering services for looked after black and mixed heritage children and teenagers. Her mother nominated her in the volunteer category of the Make a Difference Award – saying it was ‘for her courage, faith, commitment and determination to find a way of serving an underserved community'. Many children in care, especially those with Afro-textured hair, struggle to access proper grooming and cultural hair care. Emiola explains how free hair care can help black and mixed heritage children feel valued and celebrated. What are the issues that shape the lives of teenagers today? What are their concerns, pressures and influences? For their ‘Teen25 Summit', BBC5 Live in collaboration with BBC Bitesize have conducted a survey of over 2,000 13–18-year-olds, and the data reveals some worrying statistics for the mental health of teenage girls today. Reporter Kristian Johnson talks us through the figures. And Professor Sonia Livingstone from the LSE analyses and gives advice to parents.
I can't quite believe it, but here we are — the 800th episode of the Tough Girl Podcast! In this special solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes for a personal catch-up and reflection on everything that's happened so far in 2025 — from January through to August. I talk about what life has looked like lately (yes, still living at home with my parents!), working part-time at AIM Health, the adventures I've been on, the challenges I've faced, and the exciting things coming up next. This episode is a bit of everything: gear chat (flat-lay photos and a new Atom Pack!), health updates (peri-menopause, gut health, strength training, and more), financial planning (Patreon, pensions, broken laptops!), plus reflections on my time walking the English Camino, Snowdonia Slate Trail, and tackling the GR20 in Corsica — which was honestly tougher than the Marathon des Sables. I'm also talking about my motivations for taking on the GR10, what I've learned in 10 years of podcasting, and why the mission — to increase the amount of female role models in the media especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges— is stronger than ever. Thank you for being here with me on this journey. Whether you've listened from the start or are just finding the show now, I'm so incredibly grateful. This is a celebration of us — of consistency, resilience, growth, and dreaming big.
With Menaka Iyengar Cooke – Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient.From surviving domestic violence in a foreign land with no family support…to becoming an award-winning social justice activist, author, and HR leader.In this powerful episode of the Maitri Podcast, Menaka Iyengar Cooke shares her extraordinary journey of post-traumatic growth. Her story is a reminder that while the road from trauma to healing is long, community support can be the lifeline that changes everything.
Samuel Turner is an Autism Advocate from Carmarthenshire Wales who is "very happy and proud to be autistic" He has undertaken various initiatives to raise awareness about Autism across Wales. Samuel is very passionate about Gibraltar and Gibraltarian culture. He was recently awarded the "BBC Make a Difference Award" for his endeavours to raise awareness about autism and even had the honour of meeting Her Worship Carmen Gomez, the Mayor of Gibraltar.Learn more about Samuel's work via the links below:https://cerebra.org.uk/https://www.mayor.gi/mr-samuel-turner-visits-worship/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autistic-Side-Samuel-Richard-Turner/dp/B09MG8X827https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09MG8X827?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2X3E7VBJAQMK2MQTTYSZhttps://www.facebook.com/SamuelTurner1996/If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast
In this episode, Aveline Clarke welcomes Ros Cardinal, workplace consultant and author of "The Resilient Employee," for a powerful discussion on women's leadership, purposeful work, and reshaping organisational cultures. Ros shares her journey from breaking ground with flexible work arrangements to designing the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, recognised by the International Alliance for Women. Together, they examine authentic leadership, overcoming systemic barriers, and how purpose fuels resilience and transformation. This inspiring conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to activate their mission, promote equity at work, and lead with impact.Here's a summary of what they discussed:04:52 Ros recalls creating one of the first part-time maternity roles at age 19.08:40 Insights into why women often choose to leave rather than “break the glass ceiling.”13:34 The growing trend of women exiting corporate life to launch their own businesses.17:40 How organizations are reacting to the Women's Leadership Archetypes model.24:59 Vision for a balanced, human-centric world of work and its positive effects....and much more.Enjoy!YouTube episode:https://youtu.be/mtvbOkKbkRwHere's some information about our guest:Ros Cardinal, Founder Coach & ConsultantAfter more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and organisations and established her business, Shaping Change. She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with senior coaching clients in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. Her expertise spans leadership development, organisational culture, change management, EQ and employee engagement. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine.Something Interesting About YouFun fact - I'm a retired kickboxing instructor and martial artist. I won the women's open division in the State all-styles martial arts competition in 2001.Website URLhttps://www.shapingchange.com.au/ https://www.womensleaderarchetypes.com.au/Your Social Media URLsLI: @rosalind-cardinal-62520315/ FB: @RosCardinalX: @CardinalRosThe purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others. If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com
This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Peg Wright. Peg Wright's inspiring journey from the corporate world to launching a nonprofit, the evolution of CGE's trauma-informed approach to supporting homeless pregnant women and adolescents struggling with addiction, and how building a dedicated team has allowed the organization to serve over 600 people each year. In this episode, we discuss: How Peg Wright founded the Center for Great Expectations in 1998 to serve homeless pregnant women and adolescents battling cycles of homelessness, abuse, and addiction, building the organization from the ground up with mentorship and collaboration. What Peg has learned about treating trauma and substance use simultaneously, integrating expert research and evolving best practices into long-term residential and outpatient programs tailored for women's unique needs. When and why Peg expanded services to include supportive housing and holistic care addressing social determinants of health, recognizing that stable housing, infant mental health, and comprehensive support are critical for sustained recovery. Why Peg emphasizes listening and presence as key support for individuals in crisis, encouraging community members to be informed and compassionate allies to those facing hardship. How Peg encourages nonprofit newcomers to follow their passion and start where they are, underscoring that even small contributions, volunteer efforts, or advocacy can create ripple effects in addressing systemic challenges. Peg Wright has served as President and CEO of The Center for Great Expectations since 1998, when she founded The Center to assist homeless, pregnant women and adolescents in "breaking the cycle" of homelessness, abuse and addiction. The program began in a donated house in Somerville, serving twelve women per year. Under Peg's leadership, CGE now provides an uncompromised continuum of care across prevention and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, for individuals who have experienced trauma, with relationally-based programs including Residential Treatment Centers for women and adolescents and their children; Katy's Place, an on-site child development center; the Roots to Recovery outpatient center in New Brunswick; 28 units of Permanent Supportive Housing; and START, a free one-of-a-kind in-home and telehealth program for pregnant or parenting clients and their infants. The Institute of CGE trains and consults clients and partners in our client-centered, evidence-based approaches. Peg leads a team of 115 full- and part-time employees, countless volunteers, and a dedicated Board of Trustees. Her commitment to providing the most impactful programming has supported an innovative clinical approach, resulting in programs that address underlying traumas and focus on building self-esteem, life skills and the critical relationship between mother and child. Informed by CGE's foundational Trauma C.A.R.E.© model and evidence-based approaches, The Center provides client-centered treatment for the best possible outcomes for both parent and child, including early relational health, to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma, substance use and homelessness. During her first career in sales and sales management of diagnostic imaging equipment, Peg developed the dynamic skills she uses today to partner with the public, private, and academic sectors to bring the highest level of care to the clients of The Center. She is passionate in collaborating with dedicated behavioral health clinicians, specializing in trauma-informed care and early relational health, to advance the individualized, compassionate mental health and substance use treatment CGE provides to marginalized women and men from all counties of New Jersey. On September 23, 2021, Peg received Somerset County Business Partnership's 70th Citizen of the Year Award. In 2018, Peg was recognized for her service to the community, receiving the New Jersey State Governor's Award for Public Service, by the State of New Jersey, the Jefferson Awards Foundation. She was also named Citizen of the Year by the New Jersey Psychology Association, an award given to a non-psychologist who has made significant contributions to the ideals of mental health or social welfare. That same year, Wright was named in the "Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Intrapraneurs" by New Jersey monthly magazine, in the categories of Innovation, Community Involvement, and Advocacy for Women. In 2015, Peg was selected as an NJBIZ "Top 50 Women in Business," an affirmation of her outstanding contribution in the nonprofit sector. and was honored to be named a "New Jersey Hero," by the NJ Heroes Foundation. Governor Chris and First Lady Mary Pat Christie and leaders of the Foundation visited The Center for Great Expectations to tour the facilities, meet clients and staff, and deliver Peg's award, along with a foundation grant. In 2025, Peg received a Russ Berrie, Making a Difference Award, honoring NJ changemakers. Peg is asked to share her expertise in the field of behavioral health: She is an affiliate member of Dr. Denise Hien's multidisciplinary team of external research collaborators and addiction education instructors at Rutgers University's Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies (CAS), as well as a founding community advisory board member of CAS's new Wellness in Recovery (WinR) Addiction Advocacy Research Program, directed by Dr. Margaret Swarbrick and co-directed by Dr. Hien. Peg is also a founding member of the Addiction and Behavioral Health Alliance, launched in 2018, by Dr. Bob Lynn. Year-round Peg is invited to showcase the work of CGE and share her experience with friends and colleagues throughout New Jersey. Most recently, in January 2022, Peg convened with 60 participants from around the world to share the work of The Institute of CGE at the virtual learning event "Models of Community-Centered Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs," organized by The Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP). To mark International Women's Day, Peg was asked to keynote a special meeting of The College Woman's Club of Westfield, founded in 1917 "to further the higher education of women and serve the general interests of the community" in the awarding of scholarships.
How does understanding your customer and their profile help you with your marketing?In this episode of Marketing Espresso, I'm welcoming back Ros Cardinal to delve deeper into the Women's Leadership Archetypes. We're chatting how understanding these archetypes can enhance marketing strategies, improve sales approaches, and foster better customer relationships.Ros shares insights on how different archetypes like Tribe Builder, Sovereign, Wise Woman, and Warrior respond to marketing and customer service, offering tips on tailoring communication and services to each. And further to understanding your customer how can recognising and leveraging your own archetypes lead to better outcomes?Ready to know what Archetype you are?Find out hereYou get 50% off for being a Marketing Espresso listener! How good!When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction.Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals.Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector.In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe.Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine.Connect with RosDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative
When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction. Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals. Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine. SocialsWebsite (consulting business): https://www.shapingchange.com.au/Website (Women's Leader Archetypes): https://www.womensleaderarchetypes.com.au/LinkedIn: Rosalind Cardinal Enjoy the visual here on Youtube
Don't believe women lead differently than men? Think again...Today I have Ros on the show and she has spent years researching the different ways women lead and how to nurture those ways to make better leadership teams, but more than that increase your profits!We're going deep on how the Industrial Revolution changed the way we work... and not for the better (for men or women!)So how do we get back to feminine and masculine energy leading in harmony, for the greater good of the business? (OR businesses you work with!)Ready to know what Archetype you are?Find out hereYou get 50% off for being a Marketing Espresso listener! How good!When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction. Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals. Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine. Connect with Ros: https://www.shapDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative
The bespoke nature of homeschooling can be a great advantage for tailoring education to a student's individual needs. However, those differentiated programs present challenges when the time comes to apply to college. Amy and Mike invited education consultants Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey to review the intricacies of college documentation for homeschoolers. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What do stakeholders in the admission process need to know about homeschool documentation? What are some best practices for homeschool documentation? How do homeschoolers show the depth & breadth of their studies? Who writes recommendations for homeschooled students, and do colleges believe them? Should homeschoolers claim credit for every potential learning experience? MEET OUR GUESTS Dr. Michele Evard is an independent educational consultant who assists homeschooling families with planning & documenting K-12 education as well as the college application process; she specializes in assisting families of gifted and 2E young people. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations including IECA, NACAC, SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) and the Digital Learning Collaborative. While homeschooling her three children and mentoring others, Dr. Evard co-founded Many Rivers Unschoolers and served as president of Voyagers Homeschool Cooperative and Resource Center. Michele can be reached at https://evardconsulting.com. Holly Ramsey is an independent educational consultant specializing in working with homeschoolers and their parents to create clear, concise, and compelling college applications and counselor documents. She is a professional member of Independent Educational Consultants Association, where she served in a variety of roles and is a recipient of IECA's Making a Difference Award. Ms. Ramsey is also a member of the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling. In addition to homeschooling her own five children over 20+ years, Holly taught writing to hundreds of homeschoolers through Brave Writer™ and mentored new Brave Writer instructors. Holly can be reached at https://thoughtfulhomeschooling.com. Dr. Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey are co-authors of College UnMazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool. This book provides guidance for any professionals helping homeschoolers in the college admission process. Tests and the Rest listeners can use the coupon code HOMESCHOOL10 for 10% off this book AND anything else on the College UnMazed site. LINKS College UnMazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool How to Create Your School Profile As A Homeschooler RELATED EPISODES COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: GOOD VS. GREAT CRAFTING YOUR COLLEGE RESUME ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.
Claudia Hammond is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. She is a Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind. She has been awarded the President's Medal from the British Academy, the British Psychological Society's Public Engagement & Media Award, Mind's Making a Difference Award and the British Neuroscience Association's Public Understanding of Neuroscience Award. She is the author of Emotional Rollercoaster, Mind over Money, Time Warped, which won the Aeon Transmission Award and the BPS' Best Popular Science Book Award, and The Art of Rest, which was also shortlisted for the latter and was picked for Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month.In this episode we discuss the keys to kindness, how to be kinder to yourself, building a purpose-driven life, and strengthening relationships.The Keys to Kindness is OUT NOW: https://amzn.eu/d/1fFVsEzIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: unquestionablepod@gmail.comFind us here:Twitter: @unquestionpodInstagram: @unquestionablepodTik Tok: @unquestionablepodFacebook: @unquestionablepodcastYoutube: @unquestionablepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four years ago, Avon and Somerset Police offered Channel 4 unprecedented access to its Counter Corruption Unit, the people who police the police. The result is a three-part documentary series called To Catch A Copper. Emma Barnett speaks to Sarah Crew, Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, about why she made the decision to let the cameras in, and the consequences of doing so.Bryony Gordon is the bestselling author of The Wrong Knickers, You Got This and Mad Girl. She won the MIND Making a Difference Award for changing the perception of mental health in the media, and even ran the London Marathon in her underwear! She joins Emma to discuss binge eating, OCD, menopause and her new book - Mad Woman. As the Israel-Gaza war enters its fifth month, we're looking at what the impact is on women and children. Tomorrow, Emma will hear from women in Israel. Today, she speaks to BBC Arabic journalist Dalia Haidar and Frances Leach from ActionAid to hear more about what life is like at the moment for Palestinian women and children in Gaza. The three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has confirmed she will retire this year after the games in Paris. The 37-year-old, regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, won the 100m title in 2008 and 2012. Former Team GB sprinter Katherine Merry joins Emma to discuss the announcement. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lottie Garton
#mentalhealth #depression #suicide #crisis #socialmedia CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES “A timely, introspective interview with the CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health, Dr Tara Chalakani….mental health, depression, social media, suicide…THIS interview is so opportune as 51% of us experience a mental health crisis…..” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 278 Interviews. GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and join the other 4400 Subscribers. (You can find almost any subject, even AI) ** DR TARA CHALAKANI, CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group; 51% (of us) Experience Mental Health Crisis; Suicide; Stigma; Depression; Youth Mental Health Crisis PIX: Courtesy of Pexels, Ryanniel Masucol YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dpn1yOTmLpU CONTACTS: https://www.preferredbehavioral.org/ Dr Tara Chalakani: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tara-chalakani-943a4721/ BIO: As the CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Dr. Tara is a proud Latina that leads a dynamic and diverse organization that provides comprehensive and compassionate behavioral health services and substance use services to individuals and communities across the lifespan in New Jersey. She has a growth-minded and strategic vision for improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of care, while fostering a trauma-informed and stigma-free culture within and beyond her organization. Dr. Tara is a seasoned clinician, educator, and public speaker with over 30 years of expansive experience in the healthcare field. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from Walden University, with a specialization in Behavioral Health Leadership. She is also an Associate Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, a Member of CHIEF, a network for women leaders, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor by NBCC. Dr. Tara is a strategic leader who often says she has “a for profit brain and a non-profit heart.” She has won numerous awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the mental health field, such as the Clinician of the Year and the You Make a Difference Award from NAMI. Dr. Tara has also made numerous television, podcast, and radio appearances to share her expertise and insights on a wide array of topics such as mental health, addictions, and trauma. Dr. Tara is passionate about mentoring professionals, elevating women in the workplace, normalizing discussion about mental health globally, raising awareness of the impact of trauma, and promoting overall health and wellness. She maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Monmouth County, New Jersey, where she specializes in trauma, relationships, female empowerment, higher consciousness, and self-actualization. She is an EMDR practitioner and a Jungian Sandplay therapist. Dr. Tara strives to inspire people and organizations to become the best version of themselves with warmth and compassion. ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIO AUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs” ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPq SPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeC APPLE PODCASTS BREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJ GOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfM POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzait RADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw edits by Claudine Smith- Email: casproductions01@gmail.com
Welcome to episode 26 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the wonderful Helen Neave of Make it Wild.Large Landscape level Rewilding projects are gaining momentum across the UK & Europe, but Make It Wild are taking a slightly different approach, demonstrating Rewilding is possible & scalable for those with less land. Helen's amazing journey provides those of us that care about nature with inspiration & many reasons to be hopeful. We explore how her own concern about the biodiversity crisis, lead to her family deciding they were determined to do something to make a difference. From this humble beginning an incredible ecosystem has evolved encompassing trees, meadows, wetlands & equally importantly local communities, their army of volunteers & numerous other passionate people supporting them in a multitude of ways, that has created an explosion in biodiversity. In just over 10 years, they've demonstrated how nature can bounce back, to the extent 1 of their sites has now been designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. As a beautiful reminder that change doesn't have to be complicated, Helen offers this simple wisdom to guide us all: “Love Nature & She'll Love You Back”!Learn more about Helen & Make It WildHelen, a retired consultant surgeon, has always been passionate about nature. As she & her husband, Chris, learnt more about the challenges facing nature, they decided they must do their bit to help & in 2011 they bought 26 acres as a family project to ‘give back to nature'. They planted thousands of trees, sowed wild flower seeds, dug ponds & installed habitat boxes. The resulting explosion in biodiversity was stunning and inspired the couple to set up their business ‘Make it Wild' in 2017. With the mission statement “It's not our aim to protect nature, it's our purpose” the business exists to support biodiversity. Make it Wild now looks after 9 sites in North Yorkshire, UK, totalling over 400 acres, all managed entirely for nature. They've planted 60,000 trees, restored wildflower meadows & wetland, protected ancient woodland, & rewilded uplands, helped by their conservation grazing team of Belted Galloway cows & Exmoor ponies. They offer a range of nature sponsorship and dedication opportunities to businesses and individuals; carbon offsetting through tree planting; woodland wellbeing activities, and an eco-friendly holiday cottage. In February 2023 Make it Wild were awarded the Sustainability Award in the Hambleton Business Awards, and in September 2023 Helen and Chris were proud and excited to win a BBC Make a Difference Award for their work with Make it Wild.Website: www.makeitwild.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeitwildukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeitwilderTikTok: @make.it.wildStay at Make It Wild in their eco-friendly holiday cottage: https://www.makeitwild.co.uk/heather-lThank you for being a part of this journey with me, please Subscribe to make sure you don't miss our future episodes, and share with your friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Nurtured by Nature Podcast and our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us and join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay
Christine Alfons is a seasoned advocate for social change and gender equality, with a passion for child-led development and transformative initiatives. With an impressive track record spanning over 8 years, Christine's commitment to fostering positive change is remarkable. As the Founder and Director of the Safe Engage Foundation since 2018, Christine has demonstrated visionary leadership by creating a unified mission that resonates with her team and stakeholders alike. Her expertise in managing programs efficiently and effectively has been instrumental in addressing pressing issues such as Female Genital Mutilation and Early, Forced, and Child Marriages. Christine served as the Founding National Secretary of the Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya (YANK) where she was able to support the establishment of YANK chapters in the 22 FGM-hotspot counties in Kenya. YANK introduced governance structures that have seen the youth network grow in influencing change towards the abandonment of FGM. Christine's advocacy extends beyond borders, as seen in her role as the Executive Committee member in Commonwealth Youth and Gender Equality Network (CYGEN), Christine took the lead on combating Child Early and Forced Marriage, exemplifying her commitment to youth-led advocacy. Her collaborative spirit comes to the forefront as she engaged with external organizations and played a pivotal role in high-level international discussions. In recognition of her outstanding efforts, Christine has been honored with awards such as the Head of State Commendation Award and The International Alliance for Women's World of Difference Award. Her participation in various global conferences, including the Goalkeepers Convening and Women Deliver Conference, highlights her dedication to international collaboration. Christine Alfons' journey is a testament to her tireless dedication to creating a world where gender equality thrives, harmful practices are abandoned, and the voices of children are amplified. Her inspiring leadership, advocacy prowess, and relentless pursuit of positive change continue to make a profound impact on the lives of women and children globally. Her social media tools: twitter, instagram, and facebook. The songs picked by all our guests can be found via our playlist #walktalklisten here. Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you. Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram. Or check us out on our website 100mile.org. We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS. The 11th 100 mile walk campaign will continue until the summer, find more info via de 100mile.org website. Or go straight to our fundraising page.
Entrepreneurial journeys rarely go in a straight line. They have detours, divergences and often life outside the work journey impacts thinking, action and final goals. When one journey ends, another might start along the same path or go in a completely different direction. My guest on this episode is Vered Neta. A multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who has done several successful exits from companies she has created, Vered is now on a new journey that she chose because she wanted a new challenge. When that new path threw up a lot of road blocks, she pivoted and created another successful divergence. Take a listen as Vered and I discuss her journey, her favorite questions to ask when she gets stuck and how she hopes to help others who caregive for loved ones with Alzheimers with her latest book, Things We Do for Love, available wherever books are sold. Vered Neta has lived in three different countries for the last six decades, so tracing her origins is a thrilling quest. Nowadays, she lives in Tenerife on an off-the-grid finca, creating a self-sustained life for her and her partner while writing her novels and scripts. Her stories are character-driven dramas, giving voice to the untold stories of women and their triumphs in today's society. Her mission? To illuminate the world with kindness and positivity, one story at a time. Vered's words have touched countless lives through her multiple books on motivation and relationships. Her book "Financial Independence for Women" sold over 50,000 copies. In 2010, Vered was awarded the TIAW World of Difference Award, an award given to women whose efforts have advanced women's economic empowerment locally, regionally or worldwide.
Today's guest is Claudia Wheeler a United States Navy Veteran, an Elementary school teacher, founder of SALT Foundation, Inc., and a Russ Berrie Honoree which is from the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award. The Late Russell Berrie started the foundation in 1985 because Russell had a passion for giving back to humanity! The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award has been recognizing changemakers in N.J. for 27 years! Claudia Wheeler discusses being a teacher, and how she started the non-profit SALT Foundation Inc. in 2017 which is a volunteer effort to provide food and supplies to food pantries, shelters, organizations, and churches. This volunteer effort rescues four tons of food weekly! The top contributors are Walmart, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans. Claudia discusses how she found out that she was nominated and how she felt receiving the award and the support from past honorees and the wonderful honorees for 2023 who are making a difference in their communities! Claudia also was GoFundMe Hero of the Month in August 2021. Betsy recommends going on the Russell Berrie Foundation website to learn more information and
Monette is an award-winning strategic advisor in the insurance business. Monette may be in the insurance business, but she does not sell insurance. She is in the business of protecting strong bottom lines and delivering sustainable long-term business solutions for her clients. Her tools are her depth of knowledge and her business acumen. Monette is known through her numerous accomplishments and awards both within the philanthropic world and the business community. Her philanthropic world and business world seem to fluidly collide and continuously be intertwined. Her two worlds are intimately linked and constitute the undeniable foundation of her success. In 2019, Monette was honored with the “Women Who Make a Difference” Award, which was remitted at the IWF World Leadership International Conference Gala. As chair of the Board of the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University she has the honor to sit on the university's board. Monette is a founder of Genius 100™, an active and engaged community of 100 exceptionally imaginative and impactful human beings. It brings accomplished, compassionate minds together to re-imagine the future – and to implement creative initiatives to improve it.
Monette is an award-winning strategic advisor in the insurance business. Monette may be in the insurance business, but she does not sell insurance. She is in the business of protecting strong bottom lines and delivering sustainable long-term business solutions for her clients. Her tools are her depth of knowledge and her business acumen. Monette is known through her numerous accomplishments and awards both within the philanthropic world and the business community. Her philanthropic world and business world seem to fluidly collide and continuously be intertwined. Her two worlds are intimately linked and constitute the undeniable foundation of her success. In 2019, Monette was honored with the “Women Who Make a Difference” Award, which was remitted at the IWF World Leadership International Conference Gala. As chair of the Board of the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University she has the honor to sit on the university's board. Monette is a founder of Genius 100™, an active and engaged community of 100 exceptionally imaginative and impactful human beings. It brings accomplished, compassionate minds together to re-imagine the future – and to implement creative initiatives to improve it.
Shaïna Silva joins us to speak about the balance of balancing working for an enterprise while being an entrepreneur and the inspiration behind her company, SheBuilds Global Initiative. The award-winning entrepreneur, ecosystem architect, and digital transformation strategist is passionate about advocating for more women working in tech.She currently works on Market Strategy at Facebook leading a team of experts to define and operationalize scalable platform solutions for emerging markets. Before joining Facebook, Shaina served as the Director of Industry Accelerators at RocketSpace in San Francisco, where she designed and managed corporate innovation programs for Fortune 500 companies seeking to remain relevant in the advent of technological disruptions.In recognition of her work, service, and accomplishments, she's been awarded the Institute of Caribbean Studies' 30 under 30, Emerging Leaders Award, Babson College's "Nan-Langowitz Women Who Make a Difference Award", and is a proud recipient of "The Shelby Cullom Davis Entrepreneurship Prize."
After retiring from his accounting career, Jose turned his energies to educating and supporting local environmental and sustainability initiatives. He launched the Northeast Earth Coalition to encourage local sustainability in North Jersey Communities, holding workshops and training more than 750 volunteers who manage projects and community gardens in 11 towns. Jose has received the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award for his efforts on behalf of Northeast Earth Coalition. The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award recognizes New Jersey's most exceptional unsung heroes each year for remarkable work transforming their communities. Along with a monetary prize — $50,000 for the top winner, $25,000 for the second and third-place winners and $7,500 for runners-up — the awards, which are announced in a ceremony at Ramapo College, also provide a rare moment of public recognition for recipients' tireless efforts to help others. Russ Berrie created the Making a Difference Awards two decades ago, explaining to The New York Times, “It's another way of looking at philanthropy — inspiring people to look at themselves and what they can do for the community.” LISTEN TO THE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS PODCAST ON: ITUNES: https://rb.gy/272hgw SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/shk3fh STITCHER: https://rb.gy/edqn27 WATCH THE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS PODCAST ON: YOUTUBE: https://rb.gy/k4uhj FOLLOW THE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM: https://rb.gy/kho6uw FACEBOOK: https://rb.gy/mwazbg TIKTOK: https://rb.gy/ypy6y FOLLOW NORTHEAST EARTH COALITION ON: WEBSITE: https://neearth.org/ INSTAGRAM: https://rb.gy/pscqo FACEBOOK: https://rb.gy/m1zkq FOLLOW RUSSEL BERRIE FOUNDATION ON: WEBSITE: www.RussBerrieMakingADifferenceAward.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BerrieAwardNJ/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/berrieawardnj INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/berrieawardnj/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/russ-berrie-making-a-difference-award/ FOLLOW PAUL ON: INSTAGRAM: https://rb.gy/9xtpsq TIKTOK: https://rb.gy/paecw If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to: https://NewJerseyBusinessPodcast.Com This episode is sponsored by KEEP MY OFFICE CLEAN. Learn more at: and https://keepmyofficeclean.com Tags: #entrepreneur #Businessowner #NJ #Environment #sustainability #communitygarden #NONPROFIT
Established in 1997 by the late Russell Berrie, the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honors New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service and heroic acts have made a substantial impact on the lives of others.The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is a signature program of the Russell Berrie Foundation, which carries out Russ Berrie's legacy and philanthropy by continuing to recognize New Jerseyans who are creating positive change in their communities. The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is managed by Ramapo College of New Jersey.https://russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org/@berrieawardnjThank you to our sponsors:Albert & Whitney CPAs: awcpasllc.comShanghai Jazz: shanghaijazz.comMayo Performing Arts Center: mayoarts.org/events-calendarNJspots: NJspots.comMurphy, Schiller, Wilkes: murphyllp.comContact the show: mike@greetingsfromthegardenstate.comSupport the show
Our guest on this episode was Meredith Lee. Meredith is the Program Director of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Awards. Not only is she a difference maker herself, but she is surrounded by difference-makers. In addition to discussing the awards program, we discussed ten traits of difference makers. The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is a prestigious awards program that honors "unsung heroes" who demonstrate their passion and unstoppable commitment to serve the most vulnerable. Since the inception of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award in 1997, there have been over 400 honorees who've received more than $4 million in cash awards. Their work is improving people's lives and making communities stronger. This year, eleven outstanding changemakers were honored at the 27th Anniversary Award Ceremony. They received awards totaling $160,000. VISIT https://russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org/ for more information. WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lGZotY0FZa8 LISTEN to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google, or iHeartRadio. Conversations About Conversations is a show that helps people be more effective in their conversations, their business relationships, and in the projects and endeavors that they lead. The goal is to make the business world a better place one conversation at a time. Conversations About Conversations – Episode 299 #ConversationsAboutConversations #podcast
“Helping is healing” ~Jodi O'Donnell This is a true hope-giving episode with a true professional HOPE GIVER Jodi O'Donnell.In this episode, Jodi & I speak about: Appreciating Simplicity “Too much” overloadThe Phone Book Soul connections -Leading with ServitudeThe gift of being an observer -Initiation into consciousness through lightning and tragedy?The Mystery of an Aura Reading?Awakening to the ability to help others and create an impactThe Support of Women who believed in JodiThe stepping stones of spirit -Losing her husband to ALS.The honor of BEING a caregiverBeing a HOPE GIVER is a mission for life & so much more…Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, author, coach, and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder and board member of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before age 11. Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us" and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a TEDx talk on “Leading a Life with Purpose.”You can learn more about her by following her on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joaspeakson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodonnellames?lang=esLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-o-donnell-ames/TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5o_Fn39tskPodcast produced by Brilliant Futures Productions.Sponsored by Delaflor Teachings Int.
Program Director Meredith Lee of the Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award program discusses the history behind the award and the legacy of the amazing Russ Berrie as founder of The Russ Berrie Company specializing in designing gifts, home decor and children's products distributed through retail outlets worldwide! The program recognizes changemakers for 30+ years established by the late Russell Berrie hosted by Ramapo College of New Jersey and the awards honor New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service & heroic acts have made a substantial impact of the lives of others & creating positive change in their communities and has recognized 408 honorees and 21 counties since 1997! Find out who's making an impact, who will be awarded this year and how you can make a difference at www.russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org today! #meredithlee #russberrie #programdirector #therussberriefoundation #russberriemakingadifferenceaward #therussberriecompany #ramapocollege #newjersey #communityservice #gifts #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner#themikewagnershow #mikewagnermeredithlee #themikewagnershowmeredithlee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support
Program Director Meredith Lee of the Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award program discusses the history behind the award and the legacy of the amazing Russ Berrie as founder of The Russ Berrie Company specializing in designing gifts, home decor and children's products distributed through retail outlets worldwide! The program recognizes changemakers for 30+ years established by the late Russell Berrie hosted by Ramapo College of New Jersey and the awards honor New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service & heroic acts have made a substantial impact of the lives of others & creating positive change in their communities and has recognized 408 honorees and 21 counties since 1997! Find out who's making an impact, who will be awarded this year and how you can make a difference at www.russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org today! #meredithlee #russberrie #programdirector #therussberriefoundation #russberriemakingadifferenceaward #therussberriecompany #ramapocollege #newjersey #communityservice #gifts #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner#themikewagnershow #mikewagnermeredithlee #themikewagnershowmeredithlee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support
•LaVell R. Nero is CEO and Founder of Alternative Management and Marketing Group; an independently owned entertainment management and marketing company specializing in helping independent artists, writers and small businesses gain awareness and maximized exposure through various entertainment and marketing mediums. •LaVell has more than 51 years of experience in the Gospel Music Industry and over 20 years in the Independent Artist Entertainment Management and Marketing business. •Since 2015 he has been “The Road to the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards Celebration Musical for Detroit, MI. In 2019 received WrighteousRecords “The Faithful” Award for outstanding Leadership and Service to the Gospel Community. Also, in 2019 received the “Making the Difference” Award for dedicated years of outstanding service and commitment in the Gospel Industry Community. LaVell has many more awards and acknowledgements over the years for his work in the Gospel Music Industry. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. •NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST •The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message
Welcome to season 3, episode 7 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week I am joined by a special guest co-host, the incredible Fred Wasiak, founder and president of The Food Bank of South Jersey as well as Inspire Change Honoree for the 2023 International Changemakers Forum. Together, Fred and I interview Steven Cohen. Steven is the author of Leading FromWithin: A Guide to Maintaining Your Effectiveness Through Meditation as well as co-founder and chair of the board of Meditation4Leadership which brings the benefits of mindfulness and meditation practices to the workplace. Along with his zen practices, he has a very successful career as a lawyer, being Manager of the Global Emerging Business Technology Practice at Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius, LLP. Steven traces his first experience practicing concentration back to playing team sports in his early years, though he had not yet explored meditation. He was first exposed to yoga in response to debilitating back problems for which he sought a cure. Steven described the experience as “a life problem disguised as a back problem”. He explains that though yoga helped his back problems, once he paid more attention to the minute of meditation in the beginning of the session, he began a new journey to mindfulness. This increased focus on meditation helped him stay present, rather than focusing too much on the past or future. He states, “coming back to the breath can be a metaphor for coming back to what is important”. Steven is a firm believer in letting go of judgment in order to reap the full benefits of meditation. Once he was able to release his self judgements and doubts through practicing meditation, his legal practice tripled and has maintained its level since. He emphasizes that this did not occur because of meditation, but because of the benefits which came from meditation. Steven cites the reasons why people don't meditate as lack of exposure, if exposed, not resonating with the language used, and a fundamental misunderstanding of what meditation really is. If you wish to open your mind to a practice such as meditation, he suggests meditating not to become a better meditator, but to become a better version of yourself.Learn more about how Meditation4Leadership is bringing the art of mindfulness and mediation to the workplace and helping staff teams at multiple large organizations. Take a listen to Steven's answer to the question, what is a lesson you learned that you can share with both a young and seasoned changemaker.Next week, I interview Meredith Lee, Program Director for the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award. Do you have a story to share? If so, reach out to Jodi at jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com.Website: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayJodi is also the CEO and co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. To learn more visit: www.applaudourkids.org, Facebook, InstagramSign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!
Today's guest experienced a “trifecta of trauma” when three experiences of death and illness affected her family within just 10 months. These experiences led her to a revelation and the discovery of her life's purpose. Join us as Lisa Honig Buksbaum, the author of “SOARING Into Strength,” shares her personal story as well as thoughts on how trauma can actually foster resilience. To learn more --or read the transcript -- please visit the episode page. Guest Bio Lisa Honig Buksbaum, MAPP, MBA, is an author, social entrepreneur, and Positive Psychology thought leader. Lisa is a passionary: a visionary driven by great passion and action. An intuitive healer, well-loved inspirational speaker, and expert workshop leader and facilitator, Lisa has shared her wisdom with thousands of people throughout the world. Three experiences with death and illness in her family during a 10-month period motivated her to launch Soaringwords, a nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring children, families, adults, seniors, and healthcare professionals to take active roles in self-healing to experience greater physical, emotional, and mental well-being. She is the author of “SOARING into Strength: Love Transcends Pain,” her debut memoir. Lisa graduated with honors from The University of Pennsylvania and holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from The University of Pennsylvania. She has a certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a certificate from the American Institute for Mental Imagery. Lisa is President-Elect of the International Positive Psychology Association's (IPPA) Health and Wellbeing Division, is on the Advisory Board of the Global Positive Health Initiative, and serves on the Board of the Coincidence Project. She's been featured as an expert on ABC News, Fortune's Small Business, USA Today, Delta Sky magazine, and CEO to Watch in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lisa was a columnist for Inc. magazine. She was the non-celebrity winner of the Lives That Make a Difference Award from A&E Television Networks, and won a National Mothering That Works Award from Working Mother Media. She was inducted into the YMCA Academy of Women Achievers Hall of Fame. She was on the board of Advertising Women of New York, the leading organization for executive women in communications; board of directors of The New York Women's Agenda; board of the Alumnae Committee for Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and the advisory board for the Center for Business Womens' Research in Washington, D.C. She has led professional development workshops at dozens of Fortune 500 companies such as Accenture, Cigna, Cisco, Deloitte, Lilly, Meta, Google, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, New York Life, SONY, Verizon, and Viacom. Lisa lives in New York City with her husband Jacob. Her pride and joy are her two grown sons, Jonathan and Joshua, daughter-in-law Evelyn, and adorable grandbaby Charlotte. She gets her energy from swimming each day and connecting with people in fun and meaningful ways. Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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“Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever.Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity.These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“ - The World As It Could Be In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework.What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be?How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement?How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra collaborating to help environmental professionals view their environmental work through a human rights framework?These questions will be answered in this episode.We begin with Sandy explaining how The World As It Could Be, got its start.(A quick note to our regular listeners. This episode is a little longer than our usual episode.)LINKSThe World As It Could Be (TWAICB)TWAICB FacebookTWAICB Instagram (@TWAICB)TWAICB LinkedInJoin TWAICB Email ListAlameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League (DSAL)Rex FoundationRegister for Amplify Your Practice for People and the Planet (begins January 19, 2023). Join Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Change of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program to amplify the impact of your environmental education practice.In this workshop, you'll consider your educational objectives and the impact your programs have on people and the planet. You will engage in conversation about the fundamental purpose of environmental education and reflect on how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights connects with your practice and environmental education overall.Pre-enroll yourself (pre-enrollment ends January 1, 2023)Pre-enroll yourself and a colleague (pre-enrollment ends January 1, 2023)(Note: Regular Registration begins on January 2, 2023. Check back here for links on January 2.)___________________________________________ABOUT SANDY SOHCOTDirector and originator of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. Sandy holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. In July 2001, Sandy became Executive Director of the Rex Foundation and served as in that capacity through 2013, to help renew the Foundation in the absence of direct Grateful Dead concert funding. In 2006, as part of her work, Sandy developed The World As It Could Be initiative to raise awareness about the human rights framework. The initial work evolved to become a full program with curriculum that includes the creative arts as a vital part of teaching about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since January 2014, Sandy has been Director of TWAICB, now a program of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League (DSAL). Sandy has been active in the small business and women's communities of San Francisco. She co-founded the Women's Leadership Alliance, and is past president of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. In July 1999, the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women honored Sandy with their Women Who Make a Difference Award. Sandy served as a Commissioner on the San Francisco Human Rights Commission 2004 – 2008.___________________________________________ABOUT ELLEN SEBASTIAN CHANG:Ellen Sebastian Chang (she/her), whose creative practice spans 45 years, is a storied figure in the performing arts, as a multi-disciplinary director (theater, opera, dance, and installation) arts educator, and lighting designer. "I create as a director, producer, writer, and teaching artist. I began my theater practice as a lighting technician (Berkeley Stage Company) and designer. In 1981, I shifted to directing/writing/creating devised experimental performances with the premiere of Your Place is No Longer with Us which followed a ten-year-old biracial girl throughout a Victorian mansion in San Francisco. In 1986, I was the co-founder/co-artistic director of LIFE ON THE WATER, a national and internationally known presenting and producing organization at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center. In the 21st century, with Deep Waters Dance Theater I have co-created 14 Episodes of "House/Full of Blackwomen," in 2020 episode 14 called New Chitlin Circuitry: a reparations vaudeville; “How to Fall in Love in A Brothel” interactive installation, performances and short film with Sunhui Chang and Maya Gurantz commissioned by Catherine Clark Gallery; “A Hole In Space (Oakland Redux) created with Maya Gurantz connecting to Oakland neighborhoods via 24-hour video portal; Consulting Producer for “Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley” HBO and interviewee; “Fabulation” by Lynne Nottage Lorraine Hansberry Theater with Margo Hall and Daveed Diggs. Lost and Found Sound with The Kitchen Sisters. Since 2006 as the ongoing Creative Director and Teaching Artist for The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program (TWAICB) I co-created curriculum and a series of successful initiatives employing the creative arts to deepen learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its principles. My perspective is an ongoing desire to engage creatively and collaboratively, to make works that connect us across disciplines, cultures, class, and break through our fears by challenging our learned beliefs. I have collaborated with and directed the works of KITKA, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Eisa Davis, Youth Speaks, Holly Hughes, Word for Word, Center for Digital Story Telling, Fauxnique, Magic Theater, Lorraine Hansberry Theater, The Kitchen Sisters, Bill Talen, Anne Galjour, Felonious with One Ring Zero, Robert Karimi and George Coates Performance Works."Between 2013-2017, she was the co-owner and events planner for the award-winning West Oakland restaurant FuseBOX, with co-owner and Chef Sunhui Chang.She is currently serving as Resident Owner and Board Member for East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative/Advisor for Esther's Orbit Room Project/Artist Housing.She is a recipient of awards and grants from Creative Capital, MAP Fund, A Blade of Grass Fellowship in Social Engagement, Art Matters, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, NEA, MAP Fund, Creative Work Fund, California Arts Council, Sam Mazza Foundation and Zellerbach Family Community Arts Fund.Diversity and Social/Human Justice Work through the Arts with Ellen Sebastian ChangFishing Lessons, a digital storytelling project in collaboration with StoryCenter MUSIC:So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
— “Strength and greatness reside at the core of your being, regardless of any circumstances that are happening in your life. It can be so easy to lose touch with that reality, especially in the midst of challenges. You are not alone. No matter what challenges you are facing in your life or with those closest to you, please remember that you have inner resources to help you connect to that still, small voice that resides at your core—a voice that, if you let it, can help you find the peace and strength not only to survive but to thrive.” Valeria interviews Lisa Honig Buksbaum — the author of “SOARING Into Strength: Love Transcends Pain.” Author, social entrepreneur, and Positive Psychology thought leader, Lisa is a passionary: a visionary driven by great passion and action. An intuitive healer, well-loved inspirational speaker, and expert workshop leader and facilitator, Lisa has shared her wisdom with thousands of people throughout the world. Three experiences with death and illness in her family during a ten-month period motivated her to launch Soaringwords, a not-for-profit organization devoted to inspiring children, families, adults, seniors, and health care professionals to take active roles in self-healing to experience greater physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Since 2000, Lisa has shared Soaringwords' SOARING into Strength Positive Health Initiatives with more than 500,000 people. Audiences around the world have resonated with her candor, wisdom, and biting humor as she shared her personal tragedies and triumphs as a way to motivate others during difficult times. Lisa graduated with honors from The University of Pennsylvania; holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from The University of Pennsylvania. She has a certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a certificate from the American Institute for Mental Imagery. Lisa is President-Elect of the International Positive Psychology Association's (IPPA) Health & Wellbeing Division; is on the Advisory Board of the Global Positive Health Initiative; and also serves on the Board of the Coincidence Project. She's been featured as an expert on ABC News, Fortune Small Business, USA Today, Delta Sky magazine, and CEO to Watch in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lisa was a columnist for Inc. magazine. She was the non-celebrity winner for the Lives That Make a Difference Award from A&E Television Networks, and won a National Mothering That Works Award from Working Mother Media. She was inducted into the YMCAAcademy of Women Achievers Hall of Fame. She was on the board of Advertising Women of New York, the leading organization for executive women in communications; board of directors of The New York Women's Agenda; board of the Alumnae Committee for Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and the advisory board for the Center for Business Womens' Research in Washington D.C. To learn more about Lisa Honig Buksbaum and her work, please visit: soaringintostrength.com — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
MPF Discussion with Rúna Magnúsdóttir A New Paradigm For Gender Equality with Rúna MagnúsdóttirAbout Rúna Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author and MentorRúna Magnúsdóttir, (a.k.a. Runa Magnus) is the new paradigmleadership coach and mentor founder and CEO The ChangeMakers, co-creator of #NoMoreBoxes The TransformationalMovement, the Antidote to Division and Black and White Thinking. She is the creator and host of The Change Makers Podcast and an inspirational international speaker, strategist and author from Iceland.Known for her humour and a keen sense and insight into human behaviour, Rúna is known for her ability to create an open space for different kinds of conversations in a way that participants feel safe and inclusive.She is the author of the books and programmes, Branding Your X-factor and co-author of The Story of Boxes, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. - and the creator of The Game of Boxes, the game that expands, challenges and helps humanity to break free from their social conditioning.She has received a number of international awards, including TIAWThe 100 World of Difference Award 2009, The Leadership Awardfrom The Network for Transformational Leaders 2019, The EU-WIIN2011 Awards for Capacity Building just to name a few. Rúna currently dedicates her work to guiding, mentoring and coaching leaders and the new paradigm politicians, supporting them to become the change they want to see in their world.On this episode of My Perfect Failure (A New Paradigm For Gender Equality) We are joined by the fantastic Rúna Magnúsdóttir. Rúna is all about change and transformation, she is an advocate that we are all blessed with a Gift unique to each and every one of us.Rúna explains how Gender-based behaviour and values are a social construct – a Box to put us in disguised as a liberating force or a method to understand each other.Rúna believes that when you came to earth, you promised to be something or do something. Don't let the socially constructed nature of your gender steal that promise. Be your unique and wonderful self in all its glorious shades of brilliance, realise your gift. Some of the areas we cover.⦁We are all born with a gift⦁The limitations of Social Constructs ⦁We discuss Rúna book, The Story of Boxes, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Secret to Human Liberation, Peace and Happiness⦁Why being nice changes our frequency⦁Transformation Grab your copy off: The Story of Boxes, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Secret to Human Liberation, Peace and Happiness⦁https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Boxes-Good-Bad-Ugly-ebook/dp/B07K7SJML2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=R%C3%BAna+Magn%C3%BAsd%C3%B3ttir&qid=1668276480&sr=8-2Connect with Rúna⦁https://runamagnus.comBook your place on the game of Boxes Game⦁https://thegameofboxes.worldJoin the Game of Boxes Movement⦁https://nomoreboxesmovement.comThe Change Makers Podcasthttps://www.runamagnus.com/podcastPlease Leave A ReviewLike this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Paul: Contact Details · Work with me: paul@myperfectfailure.com· MPF Website: http://www.myperfectfailure.com/ · Insta: follow: https://www.instagram.com/myperfectfailure/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/failure_perfect · Facebook MPF Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/377418129517757/
In this episode, you'll be taken on a journey through the exceptional life of Arne Vainio, as he shares stories of growing up Finnish and Ojibwe, his journey to becoming a physician, and how sauna has shaped his life. Arne's origin story: 00:05:02:00 Arne on his family history: 00:15:18:12 Arne's journey to become a physician: 00:39:50:23 Why sauna? : 00:52:19:29 Arne's sweet, sweet wisdom: 01:03:01:19 About Arne Vainio Arne Vainio, M.D. was born to a Finnish father and an Ojibwe mother, one of seven children. When he was four years old, his father died by suicide and poverty for his family followed. He credits less than a double handful of people for changing his course and advises we are all that person for someone who might be lost. -Bartender, auto body shop worker, lumberjack, sawmill worker, farmhand in high school through early twenties. -Heavy equipment operator age 18-27. Superintendent for a construction company working in multiple states. -Professional firefighter/Paramedic 1985-1988, Virginia, Minnesota. -University of Minnesota, Duluth Medical School 1990-1994. -Seattle Indian Health Board//Providence Hospital family practice residency 1994-1997. -Family Practice physician on the Fond du Lac reservation 1997-present. -IHS National Directors Award 2008-2009. -National Diabetes Physicians Recognition Award 2010. -Early Distinguished Career Alumni Award, Minnesota Medical Foundation, 2008. -KBJR Making a Difference Award 2013. -Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award 2016 -Finalist for Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year 2017 -Association of American Indian Physicians Physician of the Year 2017 -Columnist for News From Indian Country 2007 through 2019. -Featured in the 2009 Emmy nominated American Indian Health documentary film "Walking into the Unknown" -Featured on We Are Healers, video segments aimed at getting Native American students into health professions -Columnist for Indianz.com 2016-2021. -Health Matters segment on Native Report on Public Television since early 2016 -In the Spirit of Medicine Radio program since April, 2018- November, 2021. -Member at Large on the Board of Directors for the Association of American Indian Physicians 2019-2020. -Board of Directors WDSE Public Television in Duluth, Minnesota 2012-present.
Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more NEWS DUMP. Recap of the BREAKING NEWS of SUPREME COURT OVERTURNING ABORTION Tim Wise, whom scholar and philosopher Cornel West calls, “A vanilla brother in the tradition of (abolitionist) John Brown,” is among the nation's most prominent antiracist essayists and educators. He has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states, on over 1000 college and high school campuses, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda, and has trained corporate, government, law enforcement and medical industry professionals on methods for dismantling racism in their institutions. Wise's antiracism work traces back to his days as a college activist in the 1980s, fighting for divestment from (and economic sanctions against) apartheid South Africa. After graduation, he threw himself into social justice efforts full-time, as a Youth Coordinator and Associate Director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism: the largest of the many groups organized in the early 1990s to defeat the political candidacies of white supremacist and former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. From there, he became a community organizer in New Orleans' public housing, and a policy analyst for a children's advocacy group focused on combatting poverty and economic inequity. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Smith College School of Social Work, in Northampton, MA., and from 1999-2003 was an advisor to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville, TN. Wise is the author of seven books, including his highly-acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son, as well as Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, and Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America. His forthcoming book, White LIES Matter: Race, Crime and the Politics of Fear in America, will be released in 2018. His essays have appeared on Alternet, Salon, Huffington Post, Counterpunch, Black Commentator, BK Nation, Z Magazine and The Root, which recently named Wise one of the “8 Wokest White People We Know.” Wise has been featured in several documentaries, including “The Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America,” and “White Like Me: Race, Racism and White Privilege in America,” both from the Media Education Foundation. He also appeared alongside legendary scholar and activist, Angela Davis, in the 2011 documentary, “Vocabulary of Change.” In this public dialogue between the two activists, Davis and Wise discussed the connections between issues of race, class, gender, sexuality and militarism, as well as inter-generational movement building and the prospects for social change. Wise is also one of five persons—including President Barack Obama—interviewed for a video exhibition on race relations in America, featured at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. Additionally, his media presence includes dozens of appearances on CNN, MSNBC and NPR, feature interviews on ABC's 20/20 and CBS's 48 Hours, as well as videos posted on YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms that have received over 20 million views. His podcast, “Speak Out with Tim Wise,” launched this fall and features weekly interviews with activists, scholars and artists about movement building and strategies for social change. Wise graduated from Tulane University in 1990 and received antiracism training from the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond, in New Orleans. Dana Suskind, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist who specializes in hearing loss and cochlea implantation. She directs the University of Chicago Medicine's Pediatric Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implant program. Recognized as a national thought leader in early language development, Dr. Suskind has dedicated her research and clinical life to optimizing foundational brain development and preventing early cognitive disparities and their lifelong impact. She is founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, which aims to create a population-level shift in the knowledge and behavior of parents and caregivers to optimize the foundational brain development in children from birth to five years of age, particularly those born into poverty. Her book "Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain" was published in 2015. Dr. Suskind has received several awards for her work, including the Weizmann Women for Science Vision and Impact award, the SENTAC Gray Humanitarian Award, the LENA Research Foundation Making a Difference Award, the Chairman's Award from the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in 2018, and the John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award for Sustained Excellence from the Pritzker School of Medicine. Connect with Dr. Dana Suskind at @drdanasuskind. 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Jodi talks about the WHY of her new podcast and why you should tune-in! Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, empowerment and wellness coach and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11. Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_o_donnell_ames_living_a_life_with_purpose/up-next Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco On the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876
Starting her career as an NFL cheerleader and managing publicity for the Raiders, Nicole Rodrigues ventured into the world of public relations head-first. With over 21+ years of experience in PR and becoming a powerhouse founder of two companies, NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation, Nicole has paved the way as a public relations and marketing pro. In addition to being a CEO, Nicole is also the host of the Youtube show Beverly Hills's Boss, and author of the Beverly Hill's Boss book. Listen to how her purpose origin story has not only led her to making an impact within her own career, but also within the careers of the next generation leaders. Bio: samantha@nrprgroup.com Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of NRPR Group, is a recognized public relations expert, digital and social media marketing pro with 20+ years of experience under her belt. In her tenure, she has developed and successfully executed strategic campaigns for some of the biggest names in business, including: Yahoo!, Dolby, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony PlayStation, Hulu, M-GO, Toon Hero, Demand Media, Heal, MOBITV and the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders. Nicole has repeatedly been celebrated as an innovative leader in her industry, most recently as a Stevie Award winner for Communications, Investor Relations, or PR Executive of the Year. She was also awarded PR Daily's “PR Professional of the Year” Award (2019), Bulldog Reporter's “Stars of PR - PR Professional Who Makes a Difference” Award (2018), a Gold Award for “Public or Media Relations Professional of the Year” in Bulldog Reporter's “Stars of PR,” and PR News' Top 50 Game Changers in Public Relations (2017). These awards are confirmation of her mission to meaningfully disrupt the way in which public relations are done in the modern era. In 2017, Nicole launched NRPR Group's Corporate Social Responsibility Program: Make It Happen, which blossomed into her second venture, the Young Dreamers Foundation. Young Dreamers is Nicole's answer to the next generation in need of positive role models they can admire (industry leaders, celebrities, athletes, etc.) and the tools necessary to help them thrive forward through any of life's ups and downs. Her goal is to help foster a community of emotionally intelligent young leaders who will spark a positive ripple effect as they grow into the professional world. Nicole is also the author of Beverly Hills Boss, a business and life skills book aimed at helping others, like herself, who dream of leading despite any humble beginnings or obstacles. Through her book, readers gain inspiration and actionable insight for growing as a person and in their careers. She is also the host of the Beverly Hills Boss show on YouTube. Nicole takes great pride in being a former NFL cheerleader, having spent several years cheering for the famed Oakland Raiders. Today, she continues to cheer on her “new team” at NRPR and is a graduate from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. She is currently an EMBA candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management, class of 202 Websites: https://nrprgroup.com/ Social Media Info for NRPR: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrprgroup/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRPRGroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrprgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRPRGroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRPRGroupTV All Social handles of Nicole Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerpr/?hl=en Nicole's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRodPR Nicole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerpr/
Justin White is the CEO of K&D Landscaping, a full-service construction and maintenance landscape company located in Santa Cruz, California. Taking over the family company in 2015, Justin has focused on sustainable growth with increased profitability. Expanding upon a solid foundation his parents built over 30 years ago, Justin took K&D from a small, mom-and-pop operation to a humming $10MM, culture-driven company just four years later. Justin and K&D are highly involved with their community. Justin sits on multiple non-profit boards and is the chapter president of the local California Landscape Contractors Association. In 2019 he debuted on the cover of Lawn & Landscape magazine where they showcased the rapid growth of K&D's residential design build department. K&D won the “Be the Difference Award” in Santa Cruz county for their volunteer efforts and in January was awarded 2020 “Business of the year” by his local chamber. His most recent accomplishments were being awarded the San Francisco Bay Area Vistage Impact Award in September of 2020 and making the Family Business Magazine's 2021 top 30 Next-Gens to watch list. With momentum on their side, K&D and Justin are poised to continue their aggressive growth trajectory aiming for $30M in revenue by 2030.
You'll Learn: What happens when the controlling generation works with/for the rising generation? How their family business moved from a lifestyle to an equity business. The “messiness” of a family in business together and the differences between generations. How they got the right people in the right seats – even when it was hard. Their keys to 25% annual growth, coming within 1% of the annual budget and surpassing $10M in annual revenue. What mistakes were made along the way, what challenges they still face and their goals for the future. This week's guests: Justin White* CEO K&D Landscaping Justin White is the CEO of K&D Landscaping, a full-service construction and maintenance landscape company located in Santa Cruz, California. Taking over the family company in 2015, Justin has focused on sustainable growth with increased profitability. Expanding upon a solid foundation his parents built over 30 years ago, Justin took K&D from a small, mom-and-pop operation to a humming $10MM, culture-driven company just four years later. Justin and K&D are highly involved with their community. Justin sits on multiple non-profit boards and is the chapter president of the local California Landscape Contractors Association. In 2019 he debuted on the cover of Lawn & Landscape magazine where they showcased the rapid growth of K&D's residential design build department. K&D won the “Be the Difference Award” in Santa Cruz county for their volunteer efforts and in January was awarded 2020 “Business of the year” by his local chamber. His most recent accomplishment is being awarded the San Francisco Bay Area Vistage Impact Award in September for his involvement and growth within the Vistage family. With momentum on their side, K&D and Justin are poised to continue their aggressive growth trajectory. As with any growing company, there have been many obstacles and challenges along the way. Leveraging his 12+ years in the industry, (from laborer to now CEO,) Justin has an expansive perspective and his presentations are exciting and engaging - you won't want to miss this one! Jonathan Goldhill* Business Coach Jonathan Goldhill is a masterful business coach and business strategist specializing in guiding next-generation leaders of family businesses to scale up their business as they take control over the leadership and ownership of the family business. Jonathan left New York for California at age 20 after his family's large, privately-held men's apparel manufacturing company—started by his great-grandfather—sold to a conglomerate in its third generation of family ownership. Within ten years, Jonathan had established himself as the go-to expert for entrepreneurs looking to find their version of freedom. Today, Jonathan brings thirty years of experience to his work coaching, consulting, training, financing, and guiding entrepreneurial and family businesses. Disclosure: CRN-3452400-021521 Registered associates of Family Wealth and Legacy are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth and Legacy is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.*Not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.
Jodi talks about the WHY of her new podcast and why you should tune-in! Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, empowerment and wellness coach and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11. Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_o_donnell_ames_living_a_life_with_purpose/up-next Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco On the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876
Join us with our two guests: Edmond A. Hooker, MD, DrPH, and Bruce Rippe, CEO Trinity Guardion as we discuss the Three Cleaning and Disinfection Mistakes that Put Patients At Risk Both Dr. Hooker and Bruce Rippe concentrate on patient safety and infection prevention in the healthcare industry. Trinity Guardion is a recipient of the C Diff Foundation's Infection Prevention Making a Difference Award. Their dedication focuses and elevates the importance of patient safety by raising the bar through the research and education on hospital/healthcare patient bed mattresses. The clinically proven hospital bed protection barrier prevents the spreading of infections. The Trinity Guardion organization is a leading trailblazer in patient safety and proven reductions in Healthcare-associated infections (HAI's) especially C. difficile infections. Tune in as we discuss HAI's, Disinfecting, Patient Safety, and the cleaning/disinfection mistakes that put patients at risk.
Welcome to “Goddess Talk” Episode 2 with the inspiring Chianti Cleggett, founder of the Young Women's Empowerment Conference and Journey of S.H.E! Her passion for helping students succeed became the catalyst for her creation of the Young Women's Empowerment Conference (YWEC), a non-profit that hosts an annual career-focused event for teen girls in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Since its inception in 2008, the conference has welcomed teens from states around the Southeast, including Arkansas, Georgia and Texas. In 2010, Chianti added a nine-month mentoring component to the conference for selected teens of past conferences. In addition to receiving one-on-one career education, the teens also serve as Ambassadors to the conference and help to empower their peers. Through her work with YWEC, Chianti has garnered recognition from the Ford Foundation, the Best in Minority Business Awards, the Birmingham Urban League Young Professionals. In 2013, she was also given the NBC13 Making a Difference Award. Thank you to this amazing Goddess for being part of this platform to inspire and empower women, particularly female entrepreneurs in women in business who are being greatly impacted at this time. You sharing your unique gifts, abilities and insights is an integral part to motivate others to be strong, stay positive and honor their own dreams at all times. My intention through this interview is to empower women to awaken their inner goddess! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Two years ago, Felix Santa Lopez and his family moved to Mason from Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria. While nervous about leaving his home in the middle of his teens, Felix quickly began connecting with others. He thanks Spanish Teacher Rod Stewart as one of his very first friends. Felix received a perfect attendance award last year, is a recent recipient of the Kiwanis Making a Difference Award, and is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcsyourstorymatters/message
On this episode, I sit down with Wendy Higdon. Wendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Unified Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, IN.Sitting down with Wendy was a fun conversation. Her experiences include opening up a brand new school as a band director and fine arts administrator, performing at the Midwest Clinic, in her spare time, running the website www.onandoffthepodium.com. Her site provides thoughts on teaching band and supplies free resources for music teachers of all levels. I especially enjoyed hearing about the Midwest Clinic music selection process and Wendy's perspective as an administrator.I hope you enjoy this episode! Wendy's experiences and expertise should be heard by music teachers of all levels.FULL BIOWendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Unified Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, IN. She began her career as Director of Bands at Lebanon Middle School (IN) in 1991 and came to Carmel Clay Schools in 1999 where she taught band at Carmel Middle School until the opening of Creekside in 2004.Under her direction, the Creekside Wind Symphony was honored to perform at The Midwest Clinic in December 2013. The Creekside Wind Symphony has also been a featured performing ensemble at the Indiana Music Education Association Conference as well as serving as a rehearsal clinic band at the 2013 Midwest Clinic and at the 2015 Indiana Music Education Association Conference.Mrs. Higdon has served as an adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor and guest speaker around the country. In 2013, she received the “Fifty Directors Who Make a Difference” Award from School Band and Orchestra Magazine. Her articles have appeared in The Instrumentalist magazine and Bandworld magazine, as well as being published by NAfME, D'Addario Education Collective, and SmartMusic, among others. She has been a frequent presenter at music education conferences including a 2016 presentation at The Midwest Clinic. In 2016 she was a featured conductor for the Music for All Summer Symposium's inaugural Middle School Concert Band Camp. She will be a keynote presenter at the Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference held in Brisbane in 2018.Mrs. Higdon earned her degree in music education from Ball State University Honors College, graduating summa cum laude. She also holds two masters degrees from Butler University, one in clarinet performance and the second in education administration.She is a member of Phi Beta Mu International, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, the National Association for Music Education, the Indiana Music Education Association and the Indiana Bandmasters Association.
Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!
Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!
Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!
Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!
Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!
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